The deal paves the way for the development of up to six new narrow- and wide-body hangars across the airport estate © Teesside International Airport

Willis signs landmark deal to drive major expansion at Teesside Airport

A major deal has been agreed to support a multi-million-pound expansion of aircraft maintenance operations at Teesside International Airport. The move will create hundreds of skilled engineering jobs and boost the region’s growing aviation sector. Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL) has signed a 250-year lease for 50 acres of airport land. The long-term agreement will […]

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BCT hangar at East Midlands Airport (EMA)

BCT Aviation powers up for winter with major EMA investment

MRO & Production

BCT Aviation Maintenance, based at East Midlands Airport (EMA), has made a six-figure investment in new hangar tools and airside vehicles. The move prepares the company for a busy winter maintenance season. From October to December, BCT’s hangar will handle six Boeing 737NG aircraft for routine annual checks. Another six are planned between January and

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Korean Air and Archer executives on October 20th signing ceremony.

Korean Air to introduce Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft in Korea

Aircraft & Engines

Korean Air and Archer Aviation (Archer) have signed an agreement to bring Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft to Korea. The rollout will begin with government use and later expand to other sectors. As part of the deal, Korean Air plans to buy up to 100 Midnight aircraft. This partnership places Korea at the forefront of advanced

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Acron Aviation acquires Honeywell’s thermal switch product line

Financial

Acron Aviation has announced the acquisition of Honeywell’s Thermal Switches product line. This milestone marks the company’s second acquisition in just six months, following its launch as a standalone business in March 2025. The strategic purchase strengthens Acron Aviation’s focus on supplying high-reliability components for the global aviation and space sectors. It also reinforces the

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The agreement was announced in Hong Kong on the sidelines of the IATA World Sustainability Symposium

Airbus and Cathay invest US$70 million to accelerate SAV growth

Other News

Airbus and the Cathay Group (Cathay) have announced a joint investment of up to US$70 million. The goal is to speed up the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across Asia and beyond. This marks another strong step towards cleaner, lower-carbon air travel. The agreement was unveiled in Hong Kong during the IATA World Sustainability

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TrustFlight launches ‘Smart Documents’ to redefine aviation compliance

Information Technology

TrustFlight, a pioneer in aviation safety and compliance technology, has launched Smart Documents — a next-generation authoring platform that transforms how aviation organisations create, validate, and distribute operational documentation. The launch follows Smart Regulations, TrustFlight’s agentic AI platform for regulatory search and compliance. Together, they form SmartSuite — a connected ecosystem built to remove friction

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Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft rendering © L3Harris

L3Harris to deliver next-generation surveillance jets to South Korea

Military & Defense

L3Harris Technologies has secured a major contract to supply modified Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force. These advanced airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) jets will enhance national defence and surveillance. The programme, worth over US$2.26 billion, unites L3Harris, Bombardier, ELTA Systems and Korean Air. The aircraft are designed for

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Arlanda pioneers Europe’s first curved landing routes

Airports

Stockholm Arlanda Airport is taking European aviation into a new era. Swedavia and Luftfartsverket have jointly introduced Established on RNP (EoR), a concept that enables aircraft to perform curved approaches more often. It is the first of its kind in Europe, designed to make air travel more efficient, sustainable, and smooth. With EoR, planes can

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Skyparts taps Setna iO to turbocharge its parts network

MRO & Production

Skyparts, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) trade desk of Acron Aviation, has announced a strategic channel partnership with Setna iO. Setna iO is well known for distributing used serviceable material (USM) and OEM aircraft parts. This agreement drives Skyparts’ global expansion while reinforcing its inventory capacity. Moreover, it supports the company’s mission to deliver OEM-quality

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Rendering of the A350-900 in IndiGo livery

IndiGo finalises order for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has finalised a firm order for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft. This deal converts a memorandum of understanding signed in June into a confirmed contract. As a result, IndiGo’s total A350 orders now stand at 60. The agreement marks a key turning point for the airline. It signals IndiGo’s entry into the

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